Charles McCarry

Charles McCarry

Former CIA agent and author Charles McCarry delivers a speech at the Canadian Association for Security and Intelligence Studies (CASIS) annual conference, Ottawa, Ont., October 27, 2006.

Mr. McCarry discusses the elements of truth in spy fiction novels, reflecting on how his experience in the CIA influences his novels, including “The Better Angels” and “Old Boys.” Wesley Wark (CASIS president and University of Toronto professor) makes opening remarks.